Archive for October, 2009
Where do i find the building code that specifies how to build a concrete slab for a storage shed 10 ft X12 ft?
San Antonio, Texas.
Check with your city’s inspections department or your state insurance department. Most likely they will have a handbook that specifies the requirements for this. This will often be copied directly from the uniform residential building code manual or similar publication. They will also tell you whether a building permit is required.
I want to build a backyard storage shed. What’s the best way to do it?
I’d like to build one with a concrete foundation. I’ve roofed, sawed and hammered as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. I’ve also laid my own tile without major trouble. But I have only the most basic tools.
I’ve considered just buying a kit, but I’d like a shed with some personality, and I like the idea of creating something from scratch. I’ve browsed Amazon.com for shed book ideas, and there are plenty. "Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build" seems thorough. I’ll also visit my library before I decide whether to build on my own.
Is this a crazy idea? Please share your experiences and suggestions.
It’s always a good idea to reseach your project completely before you get involved. You may want to choose a design that doesn’t require building rafters yourself. My neighbor is currently building one from a kit that didn’t include the rafters (even though the store recommended one that did to save him the hassle) and he is right now, out there cursing a blue streak. He’s been working on it for a month now.
Just a suggestion!
How do I build a sturdy shed ramp?
Hi,
I’d like to build a ramp to go into my shed from the grass/ground level. I want to make sure that it is sturdy enough to drive a ride on mower on it. Any suggestions ?
Depends on how high, but I used 2×10 wovenized on mine, and it holds fine. I mounted a board under the threshold, to give me something to nail on. Then I cut 3 four foot boards, as side rails and center support. You can dig out the ground for these boards, or do as I did, and rip the board to match the angle. Then I tied it together with the remaining boards, and drive my 17 horse 42 in mower on it. The 2×10’s hardly even flex when tied together like this.
My wooden garden shed, although kept protected by staining three times a year has gone mouldy inside?
The mould has been caused by the horrible UK wet weather and seems to be just on the wood around the inside bottom edge of the shed where the wood has gone black. I’ve always had a heater in there on the frost free setting and the roof’s been re-felted, so no water can get in but the rain seems to soak through around the bottom edge and two corners and I’m not sure how to get rid of the problem.
I want to convert the shed to a kind of retreat and make it nice in there but what do I do about the damp and mould? Someone told me to re-line the inside but that’s not curing the problem.
The wood is tongue and groove.
Any good ideas?
This would be causd by two things –
#1 Modern wood "preservatives"
#2 rising damp
The best thing for you to do is to buy some 3×2 timber – at least 3 shed lengths (or 5 – dependent on how your base is constructed)
Treat this wood with TRADITIONAL CREOSOTE.
Creosote has been removed from stores – because they say it is dangerous stuff. The truth is – it works – for over 25 years! What they have replaced it with are products that only last 2 years maximum – and contain cyanide!
I have actually seen snails eat this "preservative" with no ill effect.
Treat these new supports – and let them dry undercover – for about a week.
Then empty your shed, and use levers to lift it enough to slide in the new waterproof supports. Make sure these are at right-angles to the supports already used.
This will also increase ventillation underneath.
Use a clear (or stained) wood preservative inside by a good named brand on the floor and 4" up all round. Make sure it is oil based (look to see how to clean brushes on the tin – use wite spirit is the right type)
When this is dry, you can add any form of floor insulation you like – rubber mat, old carpet, or insulation board , or a combination of several of these.
Just check over yearly to make sure it’s not going mouldy.
Adding guttering will also help keep the base dry, as will having gravel underneath to stop splashing.
Wooden shed standing on concrete base – advice please.?
I have a large wood shed standing on a concrete base. The driving rain has caused seepage between the wooden sides and the concrete base. What is the best way to seal this please? I need to make the building water-tight.
Many thanks.
Hi, what I did is to get fence posts or similar, face one edge with roofing felt, this was placed at top when laid on concrete base and then mounted shed on the posts. This raises shed above concrete. The felt is a good barrier between posts and shed base to stop rising damp. Do not fill in round sides as this will encourage vermin to nest there.
Part 10 – Building a shed from gardensheds.com.au
Door Frame – How to build the door for your garden shed from gardensheds.com.au
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Amish Barn Raising
We got a fully assembled wooden storage shed, and the friendly Amish people at PA Storage Shed (now Horizon Structures) that delivered it. It’s not easy being Amish. You really can’t drink or watch YouTube, and you have to carry heavy sheds. But at least you get cool overalls.
http://www.pastoragesheds.com/
http://www.horizonstructures.com/
Or call 888.44.Sheds, and tell ‘em Nalts said to give him his next one for free. 
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How to build a 8′ x 8′ storage shed step 1
MidWestSheds.ie:: Timber Garden Sheds Ireland…061- 381111
http://www.MidWestSheds.ie:: Timber Garden Sheds in Ireland aren’t what they used to be these days you ought to make it your business to own one…
http://www.MidWestSheds.ie
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Mac Dre’s Second to last concert @ Tha Wood Shed
See Mac Dre’s Second to last performance in Seattle @ Tha Wood Shed.
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